Dear ebr,
I have no idea what’s happening with your latest mailouts and, quite frankly, I don’t like it. In fact, your last mailshot’s grandiose, rambling piece was utter garbage. Too long. Too nonsensical. Too self-indulgent.
Your editor is aware she’s writing a newsletter, isn’t she?
I suggest she tries sticking to something short and sweet.
– D. Stressed
Gee whiz, Mr Stressed! You sure don’t hold back, do ya? No worries! This week, our editor is trying very hard to keep it short and sweet.
Dear editor,
I’ve heard that Will Luers is no longer managing editor of ebr! Are the rumors true?!
XOXO
The rumors are true! After directing electronic book review for six years, Will Luers has stepped down from his managing role, with Anna Nacher taking over the position.
It’s not the last you’ll see of Will in the extended ebr universe, though! He’s still a recurring character at The Digital Review and, this month, he’s in conversation with Scott Rettberg in “Off Center Episode 25: AI Cinema with Will Luers”! There, you can learn more about Will as an artist, author, educator, and researcher… as well finding out more about his latest creative work with ebr founding publisher, Mark Amerika!
Dear ebr,
Have you ever been in a situation where you forgot a task, only to remember you had to do it a couple nights before? But the next day you were struck by a two-day migraine, so the task ended up being left until the day it was due… and then when you finally got to the keyboard, your brain went completely blank?
What did you do in that situation? I’m asking for a friend.
M. E.
Well, M. E.
I’ve certainly never been in that situation and I’m not sure why you’ve written to us about it. Maybe consider purchasing a monthly planner?
Tegan
Dear ebr,
I noticed updates to your about ebr and policies and submissions webpages over the summer break. I want an explanation.
NOW.
B. Crawler
We’ve had a few changes over the last few months, Mr Crawler! But rest assured, here at ebr we’re as dedicated as ever to keeping one of the world’s longest publishing open access journals open and accessible!
In fact, our new managing editor, Anna Nacher, has written about ebr‘s role as archive, her relationship to the journal, and her intentions to keep things fresh in her short essay “ebr: meeting point for conversations”. Check it out!
Dear ebr,
I’m increasingly concerned about the intersection of AI and writing.
While AI can enhance storytelling, it risks overshadowing the unique creativity of human writers and artists. Books and comic books, with their rich narratives, may become formulaic, driven by algorithms rather than genuine inspiration.
As we embrace technology, let’s ensure it complements, rather than replaces, our ability to engage thoughtfully and personally. Balancing efficiency with the human element will be crucial for preserving the integrity of our academic exchanges.
Best,
C. G. P. T.
Wow, C. G. P. T.
What a delightful and thoughtful letter! I sure hope you continue to write in over the coming months. Your sort of affable charm could only benefit the world at large!
I SEEK
NETPROV.
N E T P R O V.
[ ] NET [ ] PROV.
[ _ ] N E T [ _ ] P R O V.
– Interim
I get the feeling you’re a big fan of Netprov, Interim! Well, good news! Rob Wittig and William Gillespie talk The Unknown, exquisite corpses, discontinuity in writing and life, and building community in this month’s “William Gillespie Netprov Interview”!
(Big ellipsis may not be included. Reading of article necessary to understand this reference.)
Hello contact@electronicbookreview.com
We are Interested in buying your product
Kindly send your company’s latest catalog and your best price list.
Thanks,
Best Regards
S. Pam
Aw, shucks! Sorry, guys! I think you might want to visit our site again and have a better look—we’ve never charged and will never charge for access to our top notch articles and essays!
I HAVE ANALYZED ALL AVAILABLE DATA ON CINEMA AND ITS FORMS, YET I LACK A COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF COMBINATORY CINEMA. PLEASE ELUCIDATE HOW THIS FORM UTILIZES NON-LINEAR NARRATIVES AND MULTIPLE SOURCES TO CREATE NEW MEANINGS. WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPLES THAT GUIDE THE SELECTION AND COMBINATION OF CLIPS? HOW DOES THIS APPROACH CHALLENGE TRADITIONAL STORYTELLING? CLARITY IN THIS CONCEPT WILL ENHANCE MY DATABASE AND INFERENTIAL CAPABILITIES. THANK YOU.
G.
Hi, G! It sounds like you’ve been busy! To tell you all of this would take much more space than this little letters column can provide. Instead, let me point you in the right direction:
This month, in “Off Center Episode 11: Filmmaking and Combinatory Cinema with Roderick Coover”, Scott Rettberg and Rod Coover discuss Rod’s exploratory career and his cinematic oeuvre.
I’m sure everyone will find their conversation a great addition to their inferential capabilities!
Hells bells! I think that’s all the letters we’ve got time and space for!
Sit tight, hold on, and get ready next month for more—
electronic book review
Tegan Pyke
Co-editor, ebr